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How to Say "policies" in Spanish

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políticas

nounB1general
Use 'políticas' when referring to official rules, regulations, or plans established by an organization, government, or institution.

Examples

Las nuevas políticas de la empresa benefician a los empleados.

The company's new policies benefit the employees.

seguros

seh-GOO-rohs/seˈɣuɾos/

nounB1financial
Use 'seguros' specifically when you mean insurance policies that provide financial protection against specific risks.
A colorful storybook illustration showing a small house being sheltered by a large blue umbrella during a light rain, symbolizing protection and coverage.

Examples

Necesito comparar los seguros de coche antes de comprar.

I need to compare the car insurance policies before buying.

Todos mis seguros están a nombre de mi esposa.

All my insurance policies are in my wife's name.

¿Tienes seguros médicos para el viaje internacional?

Do you have medical insurance for the international trip?

Always Masculine

Even though it means 'insurance,' which might feel abstract, this word is always masculine in Spanish (los seguros).

líneas

nounB2general
Use 'líneas' to refer to the general direction, strategy, or guiding principles of a plan or project, rather than specific rules.

Examples

El director estableció las líneas generales del proyecto.

The director established the general guidelines of the project.

Políticas vs. Líneas

The most common mistake is using 'políticas' when 'líneas' is more appropriate for general strategy or direction. Remember, 'políticas' implies specific rules or a course of action, while 'líneas' refers to broader aims or guidelines.

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